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Agent asked read full but I've paid for professional editor - should I tell her?

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Writermum123 · 04/11/2021 15:12

I've been querying for 6 months and received 7 full requests but no offer of rep yet. I was getting fed up with querying agents and decided pay for professional line and copy edit this month so that I can submit to publishers (or self publish if all else fails).
Received another full request today but not sure whether to mention that I've paid for the professional edit. I'd prefer send her that version but don't know when I'll have it ready for as editor starting it next week.
Should I just send original and not mention the edit or send original and tell her I can send an edited version end of month if she'd prefer see that version?

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Zilla1 · 05/11/2021 14:07

Congratulations on a healthy level of interest. I'd send the original to their requested timing and offer to send the latest edit when available if they want. There may be something in the sample they loved that is changed when you take on board the feedback from the edit. I think there is nothing wrong with saying you wanted to maintain momentum by paying for a professional edit (but don't mention self-publishing).

Good luck.

ApricotShandy · 05/11/2021 20:54

Similar to the above, I would send it as-is, while you're still fresh in their mind. Good luck!

Writermum123 · 07/11/2021 20:48

Thanks @ApricotShandy @Zilla1. I've sent the original

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HollowTalk · 09/11/2021 19:57

Is there anyway you can cancel the editing or has it gone too far by now? It usually takes a month doesn't it? I'm just thinking that your agent might suggest other changes anyway.

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